The Little Things

It's funny how some of the things that seem so ordinary and second-nature now become the most significant and meaningful pieces of life later. A patch of grass you sat in with a best friend, a room you encountered God in like never before, or a landmark you passed by on the road to get somewhere you never thought you could be.... Oh, the little things.

Sometimes I wonder what value I would place on different pieces of life without these little things. I sat in a patch of grass and had one of the most life changing conversations with my best friend. What was before just a patch of grass became a very significant memory. I encountered God in a junior high room on a retreat many years ago, and now I find myself serving in that junior high room. I never thought I would have seen that room again after that retreat. I used to pass under an overpass on a highway to get to a friend's house, as was part of the ordinary commute. Now, that same highway and overpass mark the beginning of my weekly commute to church/work. It is amazing how the small things in life are what can bring about the deep value we hold for life.

Children's laughter. A warm blanket. Comfort food. Our favorite PJ's. A good song. A memory. A compliment. Holidays. Such small pieces of life that cause us to be so thankful, that cause us to cherish all that life encompasses.

Yes, I am being a bit poetic this time around, but I am just in awe of God's beauty in ALL He does. His beauty in creation is beyond awesome, but think about His beauty elsewhere. His beauty in His oh-so perfect timing, His ironic or coincidental actions, His sense of humor. I am just amazed at the fact that a patch of grass became more than that because of a conversation He ordained. He makes something so ordinary so very extraordinary. It makes me realize just how well taken care of I am. What beautiful hands my Father holds me with. He smiles when you pass by certain places, certain people, because He already knows what your future holds in that person or place's life. To think that God truly has placed everything in such a way that it all works out for the good of His bride, His people.

I know this isn't a very profound post, but I became caught up in the love of God in the little things today. I just couldn't keep it to myself. Being thankful really does shed the tunnel vision that human nature and its selfishness unnecessarily provides.

So, when you are worrying, doubting, wanting, or otherwise, remember the little things. Your heavenly Father has a plan far beyond what you could ever imagine. Just wanted to encourage you today! :)



"Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."
-I Thessalonians 5:18